IIa. For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll

Disclaimer: I don't own Dragonball/Z/GT, but I do own everything else. Ha!

Warnings/Spoilers: FLUFF. Implied het. Dialogue & exposition. Past character death. Outsider POV.

What This Is: Two drabbles (well, one's a double drabble) that covers two moments of perfect understanding between one Tairyoku Kakkhan and one Watanabe Gikuko.

Summary: The proposal that starts the whole starry-eyed business in the first place, and a point of view that may make for melancholy nostalgia.

A/n: See "III. Tono" for explanation for an explanation of the format of this story.

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1. Proposal—Drabble; 99.7 percent dialogue, ~96 words, PG-13

"Gikuko—"
"Oh my Gods, no."
"What?"
"You didn't."
"'Fraid so."
A squeak, followed by a thump.
"Mm, wait, Giku—"
"No, get back here—"
"But I haven't asked you yet!"
"It's yes, duh, now hurry up and get these clothes off—"
"Sheesh, demanding."
"Shut up and put that ring on my finger already. I want that to be the only thing—oh."
"Giku?"
"It's...it's beautiful."
"Only the best for my mate."
"Mmm."
"…You know, we're not wearing any clothes."
"You're right. Whatever shall we do?"
"I have a few ideas, if you're interested…"

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2. Wedding & Reception—Double drabble; second person perspective; past and present tense usage, ~197 words, PG

The wedding was a beautiful affair. Gikuko was radiant in her white dress, and Kakkhan looked no less smart in his tuxedo. The moment they were declared married, the joy on their faces was nearly too much to handle.

Yet, seeing them dance together at their reception, you feel that this is much better, much more true to them and who they are together. Here, Gikuko's lush mouth curves into a smile as Kakkhan murmurs something to her, his eyes smiling only for her. Here, their comfort with each other is not a product of a ceremony, but something so wholly natural to them that it's nearly sacred, makes you want to look away. But you don't; you don't want to miss a single moment of one of the happiest moments of their lives, even if you feel you are intruding in the process.

All too soon, the dance is over, and Gikuko and Kakkhan are breaking apart. With a smile you can feel is part pain, part soul-stealing relief, you lift one hand towards Kakkhan, wish silently for his everlasting happiness, and then must go.

It's not every day your twin brother gets married, after all.

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A/n: Review, please!

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TheShadowPanther and Allati, from AASN

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Uploaded 12.11.09